What are the differences between slates/tablets, Two-In-One notebooks, and portable All-In-One computers?
Slates and tablets are computing devices designed for portability that include an integrated display; lack an integrated, physically attached keyboard; primarily rely on touchscreen input (but may have an optional keyboard); primarily rely on a wireless network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi, 3G, etc.); and are primarily powered by an internal battery.
Two-In-One notebooks resemble a traditional notebook with a clam shell form factor, but have a detachable display which can act as an independent slate/tablet when disconnected.
Portable All-In-One computers have the same features as a slate/tablet, but a larger screen (greater than or equal to 17.4 inches).
Slates/Tablets, Two-in-One notebooks and portable All-in-One computers are covered by EPEAT and the ENERGY STAR Computer specification.
What is the
difference between thin clients and ultrathin/zero clients?
Thin clients are independently powered computers that rely
on a connection to remote computing resources (such as a server) to obtain
primary functionality.
Ultrathin or zero clients have the same features as thin clients.
However, ultrathin/zero clients only send raw mouse and keyboard input to a remote computing resource and receive back raw video from the remote computing resource.
Thin clients are covered by EPEAT and the ENERGY STAR Computer
specification. Ultrathin/zero clients are not currently covered by either program. Confirm how the client
operates to determine if the product can and should be EPEAT-registered and
ENERGY STAR certified.
What is the
difference between a monitor display and signage display?
A monitor display is intended for one person to view in a desk based environment.
A signage display is intended to be viewed by multiple people in non-desk
based environments, such as conference rooms or classrooms, retail or
department stores, restaurants, museums, hotels, outdoor venues, and airports.
Monitors and signage displays are covered by both EPEAT and the ENERGY STAR Display specification.
What is the
difference between small network equipment and large network equipment?
Network equipment, in general, is a device whose primary
function is to pass Internet Protocol traffic among various network
interfaces/ports.
Small Network Equipment is designed for stationary
operation; contains no more than eleven (11) wired physical network ports; and
is configured for operation outside of standard equipment racks.
Large Network Equipment is rack-mounted; intended for use in
standard equipment racks; and contains more than eleven (11) wired physical
network ports or has a total aggregate port throughput of greater than 12 gigabytes per second.
Additional clarifications and restrictions on what products
are covered are included in the ENERGY STAR Large Network Equipment specification. ENERGY STAR does not cover small network equipment. EPEAT does not currently cover any network equipment.
What specialty
equipment is covered by monitor requirements?
ENERGY STAR specifications and the standards used by EPEAT
do not specifically itemize specialty equipment that falls within the scope of
these programs. In general, if a product meets the included product definition
in the relevant specification or standard, and is not specifically excluded, it
can be ENERGY STAR certified and EPEAT-registered.
Both 3D monitors and touchscreen displays have been ENERGY
STAR certified and EPEAT-registered.
Additional clarifications and restrictions on what products
are covered displays are included in the IEEE 1680.1 Standard and ENERGY STAR
Display specification.
What specialty
equipment is covered by printer requirements?
ENERGY STAR specifications and the standards used by EPEAT
do not specifically itemize specialty equipment that falls within the scope of
these programs. In general, if a product meets the included product definition
in the relevant specification or standard, and is not specifically excluded, it
can be ENERGY STAR certified and EPEAT-registered.
Large format printers (plotters), photo printers, and
non-handheld label printers have been ENERGY STAR certified and EPEAT-registered.
Battery-operated, handheld printers (many label printers)
are not covered by imaging equipment requirements. Products that are designed to operate directly on three-phase power are also not covered by imaging equipment requirements.
Additional clarifications and restrictions on what products
are covered printers are included in the IEEE 1680.2 Standard and ENERGY STAR
Imaging Equipment specification.
What types of
scanners are covered by imaging equipment requirements?
Scanners are defined as devices for converting paper originals
into electronic images that can be stored, edited, converted, or transmitted,
primarily in a personal computing environment. Covered scanners are capable of
being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection.
Battery-operated, handheld scanners (many bar code scanners)
are not covered by imaging equipment requirements. Products that are designed to operate directly on three-phase power are also not covered by imaging equipment requirements.
Additional clarifications and restrictions on what products
are covered scanners are included in the IEEE 1680.2 Standard and ENERGY STAR
Imaging Equipment specification.
What is an integrated
or All-in-One computer?
An integrated or All-in-One computer is a desktop or thin client computer in
which the computing hardware and display are integrated into a single housing
and which is connected to AC mains power through a single cable.
Many integrated computers in the marketplace provide
touchscreen interfaces for the display, although this functionality is not
specifically included or excluded in the ENERGY STAR or EPEAT product definitions.
Additional clarifications and restrictions on what products
are covered integrated computers are included in the IEEE 1680.1 Standard and
ENERGY STAR Computer specification.
What is a
multifunction or All-in-One device (imaging equipment)?
A MFD, multifunction product (MFP) or
AIO device performs two or more of the core functions of a
printer and scanner. A MFD may have a physically
integrated form factor, or it may consist of a combination of functionally
integrated components. MFD copy functionality is considered to be distinct from
single-sheet convenience copying functionality sometimes offered by fax
machines.
What is a
workstation?
A workstation is a high-performance, single-user computer
typically used for graphics, computer assisted design, software development, financial and
scientific applications or other computer intensive tasks.
Additional clarifications and restrictions on what products
are covered workstations are included in the IEEE 1680.1 Standard and ENERGY
STAR Computer specification.
What is a hospitality TV?
A hospitality TV includes bi-directional communications and uses hospitality protocol software, such as video on demand, non-video hotel services or hospitality-specific applications.
